Transportation keys to business says Baldwin official
Samuel M. Vauclain, president of Baldwin Locomotive Works, told engineers at Gracin ger that railroads must earn money and raise rates by 50 percent to supply materials and haulage. He warned production halts if transportation costs stay high and urged faster railroad rate adjustments.
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Philadelphia
Engineers Club
Samuel M. Vau‘lain
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Ghout
Baldwin Works
Vaulain
Pitts
Baliwin
Romania
Eyewear promises and railway freight debate
The piece argues glasses improve vision when properly fitted, with prices from $5.00 plus 5 percent war tax, and notes office hours and reservation by phone. It then discusses railroad rate policies, claims higher rates worsen service, cites Baldwin Locomotive Works, and describes public and business reactions to freight and passenger rate changes amid strikes and infrastructure strain.
The Weight Of Your Voice
A persuasive exhortation to publicly praise the town, stressing that every good word has value and travels through an endless chain. It urges residents to highlight local beauties and sterling citizenry to attract visitors and new neighbors, noting even negative words carry influence.
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Alfred N. Jensen
Gradtting RE
Jehu J. Beltives
Publsher
Gracinger
Prosperity Brigade
Charley Jensen
Ford
Axelion Motor Co
Dr. Hession
Olive Noble
Estherville
Cloyetta Green
Lydia Luhman
Emmontsburg
A. B. Gilbaugh
Swea City
Evelyn Thoreson
St. James
Minnesota
Roseland
Geneva Gabrielson
Randall
John J. Mahan
Emmetsburg
Peter Larsen
Cedar Rapids
New York Central
Cleone
Josephine Wypeoff
T. J. Hession
Baby
M. HK. Ladies’ Aid Society
Frank Barrett
8. C. Barnhart
Spirit Lake
Martin Myhre
Callender
Iowa
Myhre
Emmetsberg
Ben Fr. Reeves
Motherville
Coleman Hospital
Clarence Clemmensen
Graettinger, Towa
Swanson Motor Co
Opera
John Clemenson
Firut’ National Bank
Graettinger
J. H. Gammon
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Beau Brummel
C. A. Jensen
Auto Supplies
Chiris” Hansen Graettinger
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